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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.54, 627.01 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.54, 627.01 and 254.06 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.54 : 627.01 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.54/627.01 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.54x = 627.01 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.54x = 159,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,298.16/418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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